Fully Automatic Mounting Machine FAMM 3.0

The FAMM 3.0 is the 3rd generation fully automatic mounter and the ideal solution for short and frequent job runs. This machine is the most advanced automatic mounting solution that provides incomparable speed, repeatability, and accuracy. The FAMM features a 30-second mounting speed per plate with an accuracy of 2 microns while a sleeve change takes only 10 seconds.

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FAMM 3.0 Features

Fully Automatic

The flexo plates are positioned fully automatically with the best possible accuracy of 2 microns using a robotic manipulator and the Image Recognition system

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Conveyor belt

New split conveyor belt with an option to identify the plate from the bottom by reading QR codes. The conveyor backlight and laser line allows plates to be aligned easier.

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Robotic manipulator

The manipulator picks-up the flexo plate and transfers it on the exact position for mounting. The operator only needs to load the plates on the conveyor belt.

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Two automatic pressure rollers (patent pending)

The top pressure roller mounts half of the plate, then the mandrel lowers down so that the second pressure roller can mount the rest of the plate. During this time, the pick-up unit has already placed the next plate for mounting.

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Automatic linear motors (patent pending)

State of the art automatic linear motors able to accelerate with 10ms/2. The linear motors enable fast plate transfer and positioning

Automatic mandrel rotation

LED light sensors

The intuitive FAMM software detects if there are informalities during the mounting process. The green light indicates "processing", the yellow indicates "advisory", while the red means "error".

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Quality report

The mounting marks are checked and a PDF is automatically created

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Fully Automatic

The flexo plates are positioned fully automatically with the best possible accuracy of 2 microns using a robotic manipulator and the Image Recognition system

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Conveyor belt

New split conveyor belt with an option to identify the plate from the bottom by reading QR codes. The conveyor backlight and laser line allows plates to be aligned easier.

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Robotic manipulator

The manipulator picks-up the flexo plate and transfers it on the exact position for mounting. The operator only needs to load the plates on the conveyor belt.

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Two automatic pressure rollers (patent pending)

The top pressure roller mounts half of the plate, then the mandrel lowers down so that the second pressure roller can mount the rest of the plate. During this time, the pick-up unit has already placed the next plate for mounting.

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Automatic linear motors (patent pending)

State of the art automatic linear motors able to accelerate with 10ms/2. The linear motors enable fast plate transfer and positioning

Automatic mandrel rotation

LED light sensors

The intuitive FAMM software detects if there are informalities during the mounting process. The green light indicates "processing", the yellow indicates "advisory", while the red means "error".

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Quality report

The mounting marks are checked and a PDF is automatically created

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Options

Robotic loading of sleeves

The FAMM 3.0 features robotic loading of sleeves. The robotic arm handles the sleeve and applies tape automatically. Then, it loads the sleeve on the air mandrel. The whole pre-press workflow is automated and eliminates any operator related mistakes.

Automatic plate ID verification

The FAMM 3.0 is equipped with a split conveyor belt that allows the plate ID verification using QR codes.

Automatic EasyReg detection

Using our patented image recognition system, a visual mark on the edge of a sleeve such as the W&H EasyReg strip can be automatically 'set to zero' on the MOM, SAMM and FAMM mounting machines by simply pushing a button. The camera automatically homes in on the EasyReg mark and also automatically 'sets zero' in X and Y direction with 0.001mm (1μm) accuracy.

Barcode scanner

A barcode scanner can be optionally added to the MOM, SAMM or FAMM for automatic loading of the jobs. The jobs are then usually made offline in prepress to optimize the machine Operation Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

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Robotic loading of sleeves

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Automatic plate ID verification

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Automatic EasyReg detection

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Barcode scanner

Success stories

Amcor's story with us

Amcor has been working with AV Flexologic's for over 15 years. The machines are placed all over the world in their different offices. “In 2011 I traveled to Cumbria to see the FAMM in action at the SGS plant that serviced Amcor in the region. I was instantly intrigued by the simplicity and incredibly efficient output of the FAMM. I then traveled to Holland and viewed 2 FAMMS in operation at Elopak, again incredible output."

Elopak's journey with us

Elopak supplies over 800 markets and they are currently using 3 FAMMs in their plant in the Netherlands. They only use one operator for the 3 machines per shift. Reinard Dreesmann, plant manager Elopak says: “Since the installation, output, and quality are as expected. We mount approximately 1000 sleeves per week and mounting is considered an important part of the printing job. In the past, misregistration often caused press downtime. Now our mounting results are consisted and precise.”, i

Mondi's partnership with us

"Thanks to the FAMM we have saved a lot of costs", explained Joachim Block, technical director at Nordenia in Halle, Germany. Nordenia is now part of the Mondi Group.
"AV Flexologic is the main supplier of flexo plate mounting machines for the whole Nordenia group. Our cooperation with AV Flexologic has always been optimal.” He continues: “We consider AV Flexologic to be the market leader in the flexo plate mounting machines field and therefore we have a lot of confidence in their products'.

Segers & Balcaen history with us

Segers & Balcaen is a family-owned flexible packaging and technical film producer based in Liedekerke, Belgium. The Company manages its product life cycle from extrusion to final packaging product. Since 2014, Segers & Balcaen is running their plate-mounting and stripping area on a Fully Automatic Mounting Machine (FAMM), in combination with the Demounter, for stripping plates.

Related products

SAMM 2.0

RoboSLEEVE

The RoboSLEEVE is a robotic sleeve handling solution that offers complete automation in the mounting process. The RoboSLEEVE transfers and loads each sleeve on the FAMM until the whole job is finished. The operator is free to perform other tasks.